Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin

Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin

4.0
14ingredients
CleanserNeutrogena

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This cleanser from Neutrogena lists 14 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

BrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingSkin textureAcne fightingAnti-agingHydratingReduces irritationBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 3
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

14

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, kaolin, bentonite, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, gluconolactone, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, parfum, sodium citrate, disodium edta, titanium dioxide

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11parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Does Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin against your own profile.